Talipot palm (Corypha umbraculifera)
Family: Arecaceae
The talipot palm has the largest flowering stalk of any plant, which may reach 8 meters above the crown of the palm and bear millions of flowers. The palm is massive, growing to 25 meters in height, and bears enormous leaves that may be 8 meters long. Although it is rare, it can be found in the world's major tropical botanical gardens. It is spectacular when in flower.
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amazing, sun, tree, tropical
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Cultivation: Large tree for USDA hardiness zones 10 to 11. Grows best in partial to full sun with moderate to high moisture.
Size: Reaches 50' to 90' (15 m to 27 m) tall with a spread of 40' to 50' (12 m to 15 m).
Flowering: Blooms year-round.
Propagation: seeds.
Size: Reaches 50' to 90' (15 m to 27 m) tall with a spread of 40' to 50' (12 m to 15 m).
Flowering: Blooms year-round.
Propagation: seeds.